The Big Sell: How Bike Manufacturers Are Playing You and Your Kid Buying a bike for your child can be overwhelming due to numerous options on the market.
However, some manufacturers use clever tactics to upsell parents on products that may not meet their kids' needs. Take the Guardian 24 inch bike, which has become popular among parents and reviewers.
Although it features single handbrakes and rim brakes, its recommended age range is 7 11 years old, with a corresponding height requirement of 49 57 inches tall.